General Conference Information
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Our Journeys: Pathways to Potential
Annual Conference of the Michigan ACE Network for Women Leaders
in Higher Education
June 8 - 9, 2009
James B. Henry Center for Executive Development - Lansing, MI
Conference Host: Central Michigan University
Conference Schedule
Monday, June 8th, 2009
| Time | MI-ACE Administration & Meeting | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Young Women Strong Leader (YWSL) Planning Meeting | B119 |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Regional Representatives Meeting | B113 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Web Management Training | B120 |
| 10: 30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Registration | Lobby |
| Executive Board Sessions | ||
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Executive Board Meeting and Luncheon | B106/107 |
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Michigan ACE Leadership Meeting IRs, RRS, and Executive Board |
A170 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Regional Meetings | |
| IRs and RRs | ||
| Region I | B113 | |
| Region II | B121 | |
| Region III | A139 | |
| Region IV | A140 | |
| Region V/VI | B141 |
| Time | Conference Activity
~ Open to All Registered Attendees |
Location |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Women of Color Roundtable
Carole Richardson, Central Michigan University |
B106/107 |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner with Legislators “Current Issues in Higher Education in Michigan: Sharing Strategies for Women Leaders to Engage" Senator Liz Brater (D-18th House District) |
Main Dining Room |
| 8:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Network Reception | Shibui Room |
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
| Time | Conference Activity
~ Open to All Registered Attendees |
Location |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration Continental Breakfast |
Lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Book Sale | Lobby |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Newcomers Session Diane Anderson, MI ACE Network Regional Representative Coordinator, Western Michigan University |
A169 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. | Welcome/Conference Opening Kathy Wilbur, Interim President,
Central Michigan University
|
Atrium |
| 9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Video Presentation Gwladys Austin, Mid-Michigan Community College |
Atrium |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Plenary Session Keynote Speaker: “Women Don't Ask - The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change” Sara Laschever |
Atrium |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Break | Atrium |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions I | Atrium |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch and Awards With Special Recognition of Dr. Gayle Davis, GVSU 2009 Distinguished Woman Higher Education Leadership Award Recipient |
Atrium |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions II | Atrium |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Break w/snack | Atrium |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Women's Wisdom Panel Featuring Women College and University Presidents in Michigan |
Atrium |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Inspiration to Light Your Path Christine Hammond, ACE State Coordinator Michigan State University Marlene Kowalski-Braun, MI-ACE State Coordinator Elect |
Atrium |
